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SINGING RIVER ACADEMY

4601 Vancleave Road, Gautier, MS 39553PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0506Non-Charter
408
Students
Total enrolled
$16,455
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
15% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
28% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 408 students in grades 05–06 in Gautier, Mississippi.
15% above average funding
District spends $16,455 per pupil, 15% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

SINGING RIVER ACADEMY is a mid-sized middle in Gautier, Mississippi, serving grades 05–06 with 408 students. The district invests $16,455 per student — 15% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at SINGING RIVER ACADEMY

408
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0506) are served by this school
Gender Distribution214 male · 194 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 408 students
Student Composition
34%
16%
42%
Asian1%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black42%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280348000680

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,455Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,455
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,240
Student Support$3,126
Administration$1,975
Operations$2,468
Other$1,645
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,455 spent per student, an estimated $7,289 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
47%
State government
31.8%
Local (property tax)
47.1%
Federal programs
21.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (228)522-8835
NCES ID: 280348000680
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gautier seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
4601 Vancleave Road, Gautier, MS 39553
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.